Swift Assumes Management of Champaign-Urbana's Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express
FREEPORT, IL, December 23, 2009 - The Swift Hospitality Group, Inc. (SHG) based in Freeport, Illinois has assumed management of the Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express Champaign/Urbana. The 201-room Holiday Inn and the 74-room Holiday Inn Express bring the company's total number of rooms under management to 1,163, which represents 13 lodging properties in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin.
“Both properties have been upgraded as part of the Holiday Inn Relaunch program,” said Swift President and CEO David Swift. “More than $3 million was invested to upgrade the fullservice Holiday Inn, including public spaces, guest rooms, and exterior lighting and landscaping. Like Swift Hospitality, Holiday Inn is committed to revitalization and extraordinary customer service.”
The Holiday Inn features all of the amenities expected at a Swift Hospitality hotel - new, comfortable furnishings and beds as well as flat-screen televisions and a spacious work area to take advantage of the hotel's free high-speed wireless Internet access. All standard guest rooms include a coffeemaker, microwave, mini fridge and tea maker. The Holiday Inn also features a 17,500 square-foot banquet and conference center and is home to Season's Restaurant, where Kids Eat Free*.
Guests at the Holiday Inn Express next door can also expect new furnishings as well as comfortable triple-sheeted beds with an assortment of pillows for maximum comfort. Spacious desks, free high-speed wireless Internet access and in-room coffee makers are standard, and the breakfast buffet is complimentary.
“These hotels are just minutes away from the University of Illinois campus,” said SHG Executive Vice President of Operations Pam Thrasher. Our guests can enjoy a game at nearby Assembly Hall or Memorial Stadium and be back to relax in their room in no time. Since both of the hotels also feature indoor pools, families can appreciate their time together away from home too - all in a friendly, comfortable atmosphere. So whether business or pleasure brings you to the area, you will feel right at home staying with us.”
Both properties are owned by Champaign-Urbana Lodging, LLC, headquartered in Springfield, IL. The general managers of the hotels are Shawn Finfrock (Holiday Inn) and Olline Taylor (Holiday Inn Express), who have made travelers comfortable for many years in the hospitality industry. For more information on group rates, business discounts, and vacation packages, please visit http://www.ichotelsgroup.com or call or 1-888-465-4329.
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is a global leading lodging company based in Bethesda,Maryland, USA, with more than 4,200 properties in 80 countries and territories. Marriott International reported revenues of nearly $14 billion in fiscal year 2014. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 19 brands, including: The Ritz-Carlton®, BVlgari®, EDITION®, JW Marriott®, Autograph Collection® Hotels, Renaissance® Hotels, Marriott Hotels®, Delta Hotels and Resorts®, Marriott Executive Apartments®, Marriott Vacation Club®, Gaylord Hotels®, AC Hotels by Marriott®, Courtyard®, Residence Inn®, SpringHill Suites®, Fairfield Inn & Suites®, TownePlace Suites®, Protea Hotels® and MoxyHotels®. Marriott has been consistently recognized as a top employer and for its superior business ethics. The company also manages the award-winning guest loyalty program, Marriott Rewards® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® program, which together surpass 50 million members. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at 
